A new report has claimed that Nintendo showcased tech demos of its next-gen consoles to external developers in behind-closed-doors showings.
The 2D sidescrolling platformer is set to release exclusively for the Nintendo Switch in a few weeks' time, on October 20.
Four classic titles from the NES, Super NES, and Game Boy Color are playable on Nintendo Switch for base subscribers today.
"Whether it's a sequel or a new work, I think it's going to be a completely new game, so I hope you're looking forward to it," Aonuma says.
"I feel like we've done everything we can to create fun in that world," says series producer Eiji Aonuma.
Shawn Layden speaks about how non-gaming tech companies could be looking to disrupt the video game business.
Pikmin Live has players using their device's camera to find nearby Pikmin, who can in turn help the player out by finding treasures.
A prominent leaker has stated that in spite of the recent Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct, Nintendo still has a general Direct planned for this month.
Following on from a recent dedicated Direct presentation, Nintendo has also showcased new gameplay for the platformer in a Treehouse stream.
When asked if Pikmin fans will have to wait another decade for the next instalment, Pikmin 4 producer Takashi Tezuka said: "We'll try not to let everyone wait."
“I wanted to prevent people from saying, ‘We won’t make that deadline, so that’s why we didn’t do it - we can’t do it,’” says producer Takashi Tezuka.
Retailing for $349.99, the limited edition Switch includes red Joy-Coins and a Dock with a Mario silhouette and coins inside the back.
The 2D platformer offers many new features, like creating player rooms, co-op races, placing Standees to revive others and more.
Players traverse the Flower Kingdom to stop Bowser, who gains new powers and causes havoc, in the upcoming co-op platformer.
It's been claimed that Nintendo showed its next-gen console to select journalists and development partners behind-closed-doors at Gamescom last week.
Nintendo will be revealing new gameplay details on the 2D sidescrolling platformer in a new 15-minute presentation.
It is less than one million units away from Xbox 360's lifetime total in the region, and less than 5 million away from the PS2.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers will be able to play the classic dirt bike racing game later this month.
Pikmin 4 and Exoprimal also debuted in the month's top 20, while a couple of older Call of Duty titles enjoyed a surprise resurgence.
The iconic voice of Nintendo's mascot is stepping back from the role and becoming an ambassador to share "the joy of Mario."